Otago Daily Times:

The Blues have lost in-form blindside flanker Steven Luatua for their critical Super 15 clash with the Brumbies on Saturday.

Tab Baldwin is New Zealand basketball royalty but even the greats have seasons they would rather forget.

New Zealand wicketkeeper B-J Watling has been ruled out the second cricket test against England because of the left knee injury he sustained at Lord's.

Auckland-born NRL star Ben Te'o has been accused of punching a woman in the face, leaving her with a black eye and facial injuries.

Chris Greenacre impressed incoming Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick during their first meeting and now the former striker will assistant Merrick this season.

Long-serving Magic coach Noeline Taurua has announced she will step aside from the franchise at the end of the transtasman league season.